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10 out of 10
Exceptional

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3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6100 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.

Rent The Dutch Buoy, our gorgeous 17th century canal house, in Monnickendam! This picturesque fishing town Monnickendam - a Dam (= protection against low and high tides) built by the Monks 750 years ago - is lying 8 kilometers East from Amsterdam. Only a 20 minutes' bus lane far from Amsterdam Central Station!

Cheaper, more authentic & safer to stay in a small town than in the metropolis.

Living at two levels in a monumental canal house
Both first and second floor has its own bedroom and bathroom. The first floor has a communal kitchen and living room. Very suitable for two couples, a couple with two children, three friends and three employees. For the long term rentals - 1 month and longer - we sign the rental agreement with your company. Completely and modern furnished with high-end utilities & facilities. For the short term rentals - minimum 4 nights - we have a third bedroom for the 5th and 6th renters.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

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In the heart of 750 old Monnickendam you are living in our high-end, authentic monument - The Dutch Buoy - in the old harbor. Your car has free parking in front of our door. Bus frequency is 5 buses per hour to Amsterdam. Our concierge can pick you up from Amsterdam International Airport and after a 35 minutes drive you are stepping into the Middle Ages. Within a 100 meters walk you will find restaurants (pubs, bakery, grocery, cheese shop, butcher, flower shop etc.).

First Floor Description
Welcoming by our concierge at the crow step. Keys for green front door. Stepping the staircase to FIRST FLOOR (60 square meters). You get what you see: an attractive LIVING / DINING ROOM, red brown parquet and stunning panorama over harbor. Ultra-modern kitchen with Gaggenau hardware: exhaust system, gas cooker, top stove, fridge, dishwasher and deep-freeze cabinet. Casseroles and utensils from Michel Montignac. First BATHROOM with bubbling bath, shower, toilet bowl and wash basin. A STORE ROOM with the towels and bed-clothes. And the first BEDROOM with a Timothy Oulton King Size Bed, The Brigadier, 180 X 200. This bed is designed for today's deep diverse, high climbers, dream chasers and high flyers who each day strike out to change the world ... again. The Brigadier mattress, 32 cm - 12 ½ "thick, Has Two full layers of individual calico pocket springs and Energy is richly extravagantly upholstered with New Zealand wool, 100% long stranded cotton and the finest Mongolian horsehair. Your nights will never be the same.

Warm Home like your own Home .... and More ....... but Different
Temporary (for weeks or months) from home, you can expect a fast WiFi, laser printer, perfect lightning equipment, top beds, streaming stereo music, a sensational LED HD Philips television, a Jacuzzi etc. The longer stay, the higher your expectations. Our authentic town house exceeds your high expectations with five star amenities. Modern furniture, excellent bed clothing, entertainment technology, exclusive art and celebrity facilities. Our concierge respects your privacy and being there when needed.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

Second Floor Description
Staircase to SECOND FLOOR (40 square meters): second BEDROOM. From an Excellent Queen Size bed you are looking into the electrifying monumental fishery harbor. Oak floor. Second modern BATHROOM - gorgeous view of Lake District - with shower, toilet bowl, urinal and two wash basins. READING CORNER adjoining the library with two cozy arm chairs. STORE ROOM with Miele Washing Machine & Condense Dryer. And the third BEDROOM with an excellent queen size bed for the 5th & 6th renters.

Concierge and Cleaning Lady
Owner is represented by the Concierge. Your communication partner during your stay. They are responsible for The Dutch Buoy. The concierge knows locally and regionally everything about week (end) trips, shops, guided tours, public transport, etc. They are steering the Cleaning Lady. Long term renters get weekly a 3 hours house & laundry cleaning. Short term renters (= 7 nights or more) get one midweek cleaning for free.

Dutch Buoy Specialties:
• Own Concierge & Cleaning Lady
• Two New and Separated (for each floor one) Heating Boilers
• Very Luxurious Facilities and Accommodattion
• Both Short (= minimum 4 nights) and Long (= 1 month or longer) Term: First in, First Choice
• Long Term Rent depends on Season = Average € 2900 per month (including € 250 (= Utilities, WiFi) + € 320 (= Weekly Cleaning & Laundry). Municipal tourist taxes is € 1.90 per person per night.
• Short Term Rent depends on Season = Average € 245 per night for 4 persons. Municipal tourist taxes is € 1.90 per person per night. Maximum capacity = 6 persons. The 5th and 6th person are paying 35 euro each per night extra. We have 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
• Free Parking and Zero Parking Costs
• Excellent beds & pillows and luxurious soaps / lotions
• Details are considered a priority for your stay.

Need more information? Please contact Rein Willemsen, 0031654207625

Cheaper, more authentic & safer to stay in a small town than in the metropolis.

Property manager

Rein Willemsen

Languages

Dutch, English, French, German

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Hot tub

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Shared kitchen access
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Shampoo
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Stereo

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Printer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Concierge services
  • Safe
  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • On the waterfront
  • In the city center
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near outlet shopping
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Golf privileges
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Boat on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Sledding nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 1076 sq ft (100 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts cash
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Rent Dutch Buoy Gorgeous 17th Century Canal 8 kms Amsterdam
Rent Dutch Buoy Gorgeous 17th Century Canal 8 kms Amsterdam

About the neighborhood

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Monnickendam, North Holland

What's nearby

  • Volendam Harbour - 10 min drive
  • Passenger Terminal Amsterdam - 17 min drive
  • Dam Square - 19 min drive
  • Anne Frank House - 20 min drive
  • Van Gogh Museum - 21 min drive

Getting around

  • Noord Station - 10 min drive
  • Purmerend Overwhere Station - 14 min drive
  • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Kaasboerderij Henri Willig - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Het Broeker Huis - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Strandvier - ‬18 min walk
  • ‪Restaurant Pieterman - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Grand Café de Botterwerf - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam.?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam. located?

Located in the heart of Monnickendam, this vacation home is 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Markermeer and within 9 mi (15 km) of Volendam Harbour and Museum Amsterdam Noord. WONDR Experience and Nemo Science Museum are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Rent The Dutch Buoy, gorgeous 17th century canal house, 8 kms from Amsterdam. Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 47 out of 49 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 49 reviews
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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Laura M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
We enjoyed our stay in this beautiful little town. Easy commute to Amsterdam.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Melanie T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful home and the city is lovely. We plan to return!
Host was easy to communicate with and very helpful with transportation and reservations. Excellent time
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in Monnickendam
Just a short bus ride to Amsterdam, this apartment was great. It's right on a beautiful canal with restaurants and shops right outside the door. It had everything we needed for a great stay. The owner and their "concierge" were easy to work and communicate with. Hopefully, we can make it back to The Dutch Buoy some day.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candace H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely town and condo
Five adult stayed the one bed is in a open loft area but since it was siblings it worked. Easy access to Amsterdam and also taking a ride to other areas. Had all things we needed walk to store.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dennis D., Glen Gardner, NJ 08826

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great Location
We couldn't ask for a better host. Unit was very clean and owner provided every compliment to make our stay even more enjoyable. Great location on lagoon overlooking dining/bar locations. Easy travel to Amsterdam via short walk to bus stop. All in our party loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deb G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely Magical
So much better than Amsterdam. A beautiful fishing village just a bus ride away from Amsterdam. We loved it. The location on the canal was incredible. The house inside was top notch. We had everything we needed and communication with Rein and Ben was excellent. If we ever return to the Netherlands we will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barb M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely home in a quaint location.
We had an excellent stay at the Dutch Buoy! It was so nice to come back to Monickendam after all the activity in the city of Amsterdam. We felt very safe, the home is very cozy and comfortable. We really enjoyed the restaurants in town, the food and service is so much better than you can get in a touristy area.. We had no problem with riding the metro and bus. Thank you to both Ben and Reim for all of the guidance.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wayne R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Christmas, New Year 2019/20
We had an excellent stay in Monnickendam. Apart from being very attractive, it is quite a compact place with all the facilities close by. Regular buses to Amsterdam and further north to Edam and Volendam. Excellent place for a get away...
Stayed 10 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Paulette h.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
sweet fishing village
The Dutch Buoy provided plenty of room for our group of four adults. The view over the canal was fabulous. The village of Monnickendam was just what we were looking for. We used public transportation for a day in Amsterdam, and parked our rental car for free outside our VRBO. Day trips from there were easy. Rein and Ben were both very attentive--without being intrusive!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ray D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing experience!
We had an amazing stay at the Dutch Buoy. From the very beginning the experience was fantastic with great communication from the owner all the way to staying in a 16th canal house 20 minutes north of Amsterdam. The city of Monnickendam and the surrounding area was wonderful and exceeded our expectations. We had so much fun visiting the other smaller surrounding communities that we only visited Amsterdam twice. I would highly recommend this property if you are considering a visit to The Netherlands.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Catrina K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dutch Buoy was everything we hoped for and more!
Comfortable, peaceful and relaxing, which helped us to focus on our business needs as well as enjoy some downtime. Thank you to Rein for being so kind and informative during the booking process leading up to our stay. A big thank you to Ben for going out of his way to ensure we had everything we needed and were comfortable, as well as accommodating our very early check-out on a Sunday morning - you are a star! :) We will certainly be back and highly recommend the Dutch Buoy!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

ELLEN D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great place to stay.
It was an amazing experience. We stayed downtown right near a canal. There were several restaurants around walking distance away. It was easy to get transportation into Amsterdam. Gave you an opportunity to see the countryside. The place itself was very comfortable. Ben was there to welcome us and helpful to answer questions we had. We did ask for an early arrival time and it was worked out. Thanks for making our trip a great vacation.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher and Jeff C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in lovely and quiet village
Our family very much enjoyed the 4 nights we stayed at The Dutch Buoy. The house was as advertised - space most suitable for 6 people with 3 double beds and 2 full bathrooms. Overall very comfortable and well-appointed. Parking was very easy - either in front of the home or just around the corner. The village itself is quiet and humble, with several restaurants and shops. Amsterdam is easily accessible either by bus or car - quite honestly, after spending the day in the big city, it was a relief to return to the small town for a quiet evening. Many thanks to Rein for the arrangements and to Ben for the local hospitality.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Delightful stay at The Dutch Buoy, Monnickendam
There are numerous positive aspects of the Dutch Buoy property, but I'll only mention the most notable ones. Firstly, Ben's greeting at the property was very welcoming. Throughout our stay, Ben was accommodating. The Jacuzzi is unique because it is self-drying and has no mold problems. The living room was inviting, and take advantage of the beautiful sunset view. The canal was full of sailboats during our stay, and it was quite the adventure to be there during their Zuiderzee Battle against the Spaniards, which happened in 1573, celebration. The locals all dressed up in period clothing. The beds were very comfortable, and the bathrooms were very nicely equipped. Of course, the bathrobes topped off the entire experience.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sonja K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfekte Lage
Toller Ausblick aus dem Fenster auf den Hafen. Amsterdam ist gut erreichbar, aber auch im direkten Umfeld ohne Anfahrt können Touren starten, z.B. der Spaziergang um den Ort (sehenswert).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karen K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dutch Buoy
It was a wonderful place. Loved the location with all the boats. Would definitely go there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Michelle L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The most beautiful place to rest and relax
We loved our stay. Netty was an added bonus. She was a doll and made sure we were well taken care of. The house is on the water, great restaurants near by. Very easy access to bus then train to Amsterdam. All of us loved it here. So clean, comfortable and easy. Thank you. I would stay here again and again.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Colin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful house in a picturesque village
The house was as described, well equipped, with lots of space to relax. Convenient for travel to Amsterdam and nearby towns. Plenty of restaurants in walking distance, and a bakery a short walk away. Everyone had a lovely vacation.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sule O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful property in the quiet part of town
We stayed at this townhouse for 5 nights. Two kids, three adults. We were visiting Amsterdam and my elserly mother was with us. We spent most of our days in the city and the eveninings in Monickendam (hopefully I spelled that correctly). The house is spacious (for a European property) and nicely equipped. The neighborhood has a small number of excellent restaurants within walking distance. The tapa restaurant 200m from the house was our favorite (through our entire 5 week stay, including 5 days in Barcelona). The downstairs bedroom is the main bedroom but we reserved that for grandma. There is a small bedroom upstairs and a queen sized bed in the loft. Overall, 6 sleeping spaces. This is the only house we found that has an actual dryer. Most other places that list dryer actually mean a drying rack for your clothes. The caretaker met us at checkin time, delivered the keys, and showed is around the house. He also recommended restaurants to eat at. If you are arriving by car like we did, you need to prepare yourself for a surprise. Roads in old European cities can be narrow but this place is especially tight due to canals and houses being right next to them. In a few places, we folded the mirrors to get through. It was a bit nerve wrecking. The way to get to the city is to drive to the north park and ride and take the train from there. Overall it’s a 35-40 min trip but I highly recommend against driving into Amsterdam and parking there. Out of allowed room to write. Sorry
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

helen t.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful Monnickendam!
A beautiful property , superb location and wonderful hosts. Rein, you, your wife and Ben could not have been more accommodating. Going out of your way to help when our luggage disappeared with the Uber driver ( which arrived back there next day ), the bike ride to the drug store and your beautiful home , all made our stay, perfect! Thank you so much for everything!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Experience
This was truly a special place to visit for my family. I plan to return next year for sure!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Charlotte C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic location
This is a lovely property in a perfect location. So easy to travel around and the town of Monnickendam is lovely. We had a great holiday here.
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Sally T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
The Dutch Buoy is a real gem, very well appointed and in a fabulous location. There were only four of us in our group so there was plenty of space but six would not have been a problem. Ben, the concierge, was really helpful and provided plenty of local knowledge. We were very comfortable and could easily have stayed longer. You get extra points for finding the freezer!

10/10 Excellent

Heinz H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Ferienwohnung in toller Lage
Schöne und ausreichend ausgestattete Wohnung in einem sehr schönen Ort, direkt am Wasser, mit vielen Ausflugsmöglichkeiten. Der liebe Ben empfängt die Gäste sehr herzlich🥰, im Kühlschrank wartet eine Flasche Sekt🍾, Rosen💐 auf dem Tisch (zumindest bei uns) warten auf die ankommenden Gäste😍 Bäckerei zu Fuß erreichbar, Supermarkt 600 m entfernt. Der ist zwar klein, aber top Auswahl an Produkten. Die Wohnung hat zwei Etagen, oben zwei Zimmer getrennt, optimal für Kids mit eigenem Bad und genug Ablagemöglichkeiten. Unten ist ein Schlafzimmer und ein noch tolleres Badezimmer mit Whirlbadewanne. kleiner Tip: Steckdose Badezimmer ist im Spiegelschrank versteckt. Das Boxspringbett im „Elternzimmer“ ist echt cool, man darf nur nicht rausfallen - sehr hoch und nur für Schwindelfreie geeignet😂 Kleines Manko unten: Es fehlt an Ablagemöglichkeiten für Kleidung. Aber mit einer Unerbuchs einer Jeans und einem T-Shirt pro Woche - kein Problem😉 Die Treppen zur Wohnung und ins obere Geschoß, sind dem Alter des Hauses geschuldet sehr schmal - also seit achtsam beim rauf und runter gehen, damit nichts passiert🤕 Küche bietet Alles, was man braucht. Gasherd, top Ausstattung, vom Toaster bis zum Gäbelchen, alles da. Die Lage ist toll, der Ort lädt zum schlendern ein. Direkt gegenüber sind einige sehr schöne Restaurant. Amsterdam ist direkt vor der Haustür und sehr lohnend ein Ausflug nach Texel. Zusammengefasst kann man sagen, dass diese Wohnung was besonderes ist und man sich da recht schnell wohl fühlt. Viel Spaß denjenigen, die dort einge Tage oder Wochen verbringen wollen.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Joseph K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The Dutch Buoy
The service, accommodations, and location were excellent. Monnickendam is a lovely village and easily accessible to Amsterdam. Highly recommended!
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019